January 22, 2025
A number of IGR experts will facilitate critical Difficult Dialogues workshops for faculty, staff, and students this winter.
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A 'really pivotal point'—Hicks on student development and dialogue
December 3, 2024
Stephanie D. Hicks sees critical hope in a role colleges are well-positioned to fulfill—fostering dialogue and healing divides.
'An important year of growth'—IGR shares its 2023-24 annual report
October 9, 2024
"This has been an important year of growth, learning, and planning for [IGR]," said IGR co-directors Monita Thompson and Donna Rich Kaplowitz.
Welcoming our fall 2024 cohort into IGR's Community of Scholars
October 4, 2024
The Program on Intergroup Relations is delighted to welcome 13 University of Michigan staff to the program's Community of Scholars.
U-M launches Difficult Dialogues Meet the Moment Initiative
September 20, 2024
The University of Michigan has launched a new program to meet the moment with dialogue, and named IGR's Kaplowitz to lead it.
Empowering conversations: The need for intergroup dialogue
July 29, 2024
Higher ed is facing a challenging time and seeking solutions. One powerful, proactive tool shines particularly bright: intergroup dialogue.
Breaking down barriers and building understanding
July 26, 2024
A new book offers a groundbreaking guide—and helpful how-tos—in building relationships and communicating across differences.
Imani Barnes, Jacob Foster join IGR as lecturers
July 8, 2024
IGR is thrilled to welcome Imani Barnes and Jacob Foster as lecturers to teach core IGR courses this fall.
Values in Action: Meaghan Wheat receives Student Life award
June 17, 2024
Wheat received the award for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion category, one of six rooted directly in the division’s values.
Strengthening our minor in intergroup relations education
March 27, 2024
IGR has completed changes to the minor in intergroup relations education, strengthening the its foundation of social justice education and creating new pathways to impact.